Gardening & All Things Wild

How to build a compost bin from salvaged wood and start enriching your garden the low-waste way

How to build a compost bin from salvaged wood a...

Eleanor Ashford

Building a compost bin from salvaged wood combines sustainability with garden charm, turning waste into nutrient-rich compost while fostering creativity, patience, and a deeper connection to nature.

How to build a compost bin from salvaged wood a...

Eleanor Ashford

Building a compost bin from salvaged wood combines sustainability with garden charm, turning waste into nutrient-rich compost while fostering creativity, patience, and a deeper connection to nature.

How to grow heritage peas and support them with handmade hazel supports instead of plastic mesh

How to grow heritage peas and support them with...

Eleanor Ashford

Growing heritage peas connects gardeners to history, offering diverse flavours and sustainability. Using natural hazel supports reduces plastic, promotes biodiversity, and honours traditional gardening practices.

How to grow heritage peas and support them with...

Eleanor Ashford

Growing heritage peas connects gardeners to history, offering diverse flavours and sustainability. Using natural hazel supports reduces plastic, promotes biodiversity, and honours traditional gardening practices.

What seasonal pond care looks like when you’re gardening for amphibians insects and clean water

What seasonal pond care looks like when you’re ...

Eleanor Ashford

A garden pond is a vital ecosystem supporting diverse wildlife. Seasonal care—clearing debris, planting natives, managing water quality—ensures its health and biodiversity year-round.

What seasonal pond care looks like when you’re ...

Eleanor Ashford

A garden pond is a vital ecosystem supporting diverse wildlife. Seasonal care—clearing debris, planting natives, managing water quality—ensures its health and biodiversity year-round.

How to create a seasonal garden rhythm that reduces waste and honours natural cycles

How to create a seasonal garden rhythm that red...

Eleanor Ashford

This article explores creating a sustainable garden by observing seasonal rhythms, embracing plant diversity, planning thoughtfully, reducing waste through composting, conserving water, and gardening mindfully.

How to create a seasonal garden rhythm that red...

Eleanor Ashford

This article explores creating a sustainable garden by observing seasonal rhythms, embracing plant diversity, planning thoughtfully, reducing waste through composting, conserving water, and gardening mindfully.

How to care for your terracotta pots so they last longer and protect your plants naturally

How to care for your terracotta pots so they la...

Eleanor Ashford

Terracotta pots, cherished for their durability and breathability, require gentle cleaning, sensible sealing, frost protection, and mindful watering to preserve their beauty and sustainability in gardens.

How to care for your terracotta pots so they la...

Eleanor Ashford

Terracotta pots, cherished for their durability and breathability, require gentle cleaning, sensible sealing, frost protection, and mindful watering to preserve their beauty and sustainability in gardens.

How growing old-fashioned scented stocks can be both sustainable and pollinator-friendly

How growing old-fashioned scented stocks can be...

Eleanor Ashford

Scented stocks, cherished for their nostalgic fragrance and ecological benefits, blend traditional English gardening with sustainability, supporting pollinators and preserving heirloom plant diversity.

How growing old-fashioned scented stocks can be...

Eleanor Ashford

Scented stocks, cherished for their nostalgic fragrance and ecological benefits, blend traditional English gardening with sustainability, supporting pollinators and preserving heirloom plant diversity.